# Internet of Things (IoT) IoT devices typically operate under severe resource constraints, including limited processing power, memory, and network bandwidth. Traditional blockchain clients require continuous synchronization and data storage, making them impractical for IoT applications. Stateless clients solve these issues by enabling IoT devices to interact with blockchain networks efficiently and trustlessly. * **Minimal Resource Consumption**—No need for IoT devices to store blockchain state or participate in network synchronization. * **Secure and Autonomous**—IoT devices can independently verify sensor data, transactions, or device access permissions without relying on centralized gateways. * **Resilience in Offline Environments**—Devices can retrieve and verify blockchain data asynchronously, making them well-suited for environments with intermittent connectivity. Use cases include supply chain management, automated smart home control, and secure machine-to-machine (M2M) transactions, where trusted interactions between decentralized devices are required. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://corpus-core.gitbook.io/whitepaper-colibri-stateless/practical-observations/stateless-clients-in-practice/internet-of-things-iot.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.